Product Regulatory Manager

Patria is a workplace where you build common security. At Patria, ordinary people solve extraordinary challenges. When it comes to critical operations on land, sea and air, expertise is vital. Quality is in people – in each and every one of us. You make the difference.

Patria is a modern and international defence and technology company with over 100 years of experience. Through our top-notch experts and Protected Mobility, Defence and Weapon Systems and Sustainment Solutions business areas, we ensure reliable operations for our customers and serve as a partner in critical functions on land, sea and air – when if is not an option. Patria’s operating countries include Finland, Sweden, Norway, Latvia, Belgium, the Netherlands, Germany, Poland, Slovakia and Japan. Read more www.patriagroup.com.

Defence and Weapon Systems is responsible for, among other things, weapon systems, air surveillance-related products, and drones, as well as their sales, offering, and deliveries.

We are now searching for a

Product Regulatory Manager

to join our Defence Systems Product Management team in Tampere.

In this role, you act as the organization's subject matter expert for product compliance, product safety, regulatory requirements, and industry standards. You will help ensure that our products are developed, certified, and maintained in accordance with applicable legal, regulatory, environmental, and defence sector requirements throughout the product lifecycle.

Key responsibilities

• Own and continuously improve product compliance and product safety processes across the defence product portfolio.

• Interpret and apply applicable legislation, regulations, directives, standards, and certification frameworks relevant to defence and technology products.

• Monitor emerging regulatory requirements and standards, assess their impact on products and roadmaps, and guide the organization in preparing for future compliance obligations

• Ensure that safety, environmental, EMC, materials, cybersecurity, export control, and other regulatory requirements are incorporated into product development and life- cycle management.

• Manage and maintain compliance documentation, declarations, technical files, certification evidence, risk assessments, and reporting frameworks.

• Support product development, operations, quality, procurement, and other stakeholders with practical compliance expertise and guidance.

• Drive continuous improvement in safety culture, regulatory readiness, audit preparedness, and defence product compliance practices.

What we expect from You

You do not need to meet every requirement listed below to apply. The points below describe the typical skills, experience and qualities that can help you take ownership of the role and succeed in it.

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in a relevant technical field (e.g. Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Materials Science, or equivalent).

• At least 5 years of experience in product compliance, product safety, certification, systems engineering, quality, or regulatory work in a demanding technical environment.

• Good understanding of product safety, CE marking, EMC, electrical safety, machinery safety, functional safety, environmental and material compliance obligations such as REACH and RoHS, and applicable quality management practices.

• Ability to interpret standards, customer requirements, regulatory obligations, and contractual requirements and translate them into practical product development and lifecycle actions.

• Experience in compliance and safety process development, risk management, technical documentation, audits, and certification evidence management.

• Ability to cooperate effectively with internal stakeholders.

• Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain regulatory requirements and their business impact to both technical and non-technical audiences.

• Ability to balance regulatory obligations, product objectives, and business priorities in a pragmatic and risk-based manner

• Team-oriented mindset and willingness to share knowledge, build common practices, and strengthen compliance competence across the organization.

We offer you 

You have a chance for a long and versatile career with Patria’s unique products and services. In this position, you will have a great opportunity to impact Patria’s international growth and be part of steering our way into the future. 

We offer you personnel benefits, such as an annual performance bonus and vast employment benefits. We have a comprehensive occupational health, which includes e.g. specialists. We also offer free time accident insurance.

Would you like to be part of our story?

You can submit your application through our recruitment system. Please apply by 8.9.2026. We review applications during the application period and selections will be made as soon as suitable candidates are found. Please note that we do not process applications sent by email.

For more information about the position, please contact Jenni Autio.

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We will process your information confidentially. A standard security clearance and a drug test will be conducted for the selected candidate.

Why work with us?

1. Securing society: We are proud to advance national and international security. It requires a responsible attitude and excellence that guarantees reliability in all conditions

2. You have an impact: At Patria, you have an impact in the content of your work, career development, your clients’ and the whole company's success. You can be as good as you can ever be.

3. Focus on the essential: Do what you love and see the results of your work. You are crucial to us. We want you to be well and live a full life.

4. A great bunch of people: We work in innovative and energetic teams where smiling is allowed. We believe that the best results are achieved in a good atmosphere.